SME Field Service Representative in Vicenza, Italy

QBE Federal; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

PTO

Training and certification support

Job summary

QBE, LLC seeks an on-site Scalable GEOINT expert to support a U.S. Army intelligence unit in Vicenza, Italy. The SME Field Service Representative will provide hands-on technical support, set up equipment, train users, and lead local staff on site.

The role requires independent field work, strong problem-solving, and experience with hardware and software maintenance in a security-focused environment. Active clearance is implied for federal work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in user and field support.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• SME-level user support and the ability to work independently in the field, providing hands-on help.
• Certifications: ITIL Foundation and CompTIA Security+.
• Cyber certification: DoD 8140.03 baseline certification and CE certification before privileged access.

Responsibilities

• Be the first call for users, solving technical issues in person, by phone or electronically, from printing and email to installations and operating systems.
• Keep a close eye on the daily performance of computer systems.
• Set up equipment for users, including cabling, operating systems and software.
• Work through technical manuals, user conversations and diagnostics to find and fix the root cause.
• Answer user questions about software and hardware quickly and clearly.
• Install and repair hardware, software and peripherals to design and installation specifications.
• Work with staff, users and management to define requirements for new systems or changes.
• Run commands and watch system behavior to confirm correct operation and catch errors early.
• Keep records of daily data communication transactions, problems and fixes, and installation work.
• Escalate major hardware or software problems and defective products to vendors or technicians.
• Evaluate software and hardware and recommend improvements or upgrades.
• Build training materials and procedures, and train users on hardware and software.
• Inspect equipment and review order sheets to prepare deliveries to users.
• Run office automation feasibility studies, including workflow, space design and cost comparisons.
• Lead junior and senior staff on special projects, problem-solving, monitoring and installing data communication equipment and software.
• Modify and customize commercial software for internal needs.

Skills

User support

Field support

ITIL Foundation

CompTIA Security+

DoD 8140.03 baseline

CE certification

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Be the on-site Scalable GEOINT expert for an Army intelligence unit in Europe. QBE is looking for an SME Field Service Representative in Vicenza, Italy, supporting the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater). Working independently, you'll deliver top-level, hands-on user and system support, set requirements, evaluate hardware and software, train users, and direct other support staff at the site.

About QBE, LLC

QBE is a technology and security solutions provider supporting defense and federal customers worldwide. We deliver capabilities where precision, accountability and technical excellence directly support national-level objectives. Our people work in small, embedded teams where their expertise is visible and valued.

What you will do

• Be the first call for users, solving technical issues in person, by phone or electronically, from printing and email to installations and operating systems.
• Keep a close eye on the daily performance of computer systems.
• Set up equipment for users, including cabling, operating systems and software.
• Work through technical manuals, user conversations and diagnostics to find and fix the root cause.
• Answer user questions about software and hardware quickly and clearly.
• Install and repair hardware, software and peripherals to design and installation specifications.
• Work with staff, users and management to define requirements for new systems or changes.
• Run commands and watch system behavior to confirm correct operation and catch errors early.
• Keep records of daily data communication transactions, problems and fixes, and installation work.
• Escalate major hardware or software problems and defective products to vendors or technicians.
• Evaluate software and hardware and recommend improvements or upgrades.
• Build training materials and procedures, and train users on hardware and software.
• Inspect equipment and review order sheets to prepare deliveries to users.
• Run office automation feasibility studies, including workflow, space design and cost comparisons.
• Lead junior and senior staff on special projects, problem-solving, monitoring and installing data communication equipment and software.
• Modify and customize commercial software for internal needs.

Requirements

What you bring

Must have

• 5+ years of experience in user and field support.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• SME-level user support experience and the ability to work independently in the field, providing hands-on help.
• Certifications: ITIL Foundation and CompTIA Security+.
• Cyber certification: DoWM 8140.03 baseline certification and CE certification before privileged access.

CLEARANCE

• Active DOD TS/SCI

Why QBE

• Benefits highlights: Health coverage, 401(k) match, PTO, training and certification support
• Your work matters. You'll keep a theater intelligence brigade connected to the systems it depends on.
• Leaders will rely on you. Unit leaders will rely on you as their senior on-site technical expert.
• You'll have real ownership. You'll run support at your site and direct the staff who help deliver it.

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Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively through virtual and in-person meetings.
• Ability to perform duties in an office, remote, or hybrid environment based on program requirements.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.?

Equal Opportunity Employer

QBE, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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